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MYSTERY BOX GIVEAWAY - Guess the WeightFri, 18 Aug 2017 02:45:50 +0000http://www.openbuilds.com/threads/mystery-box-giveaway-guess-the-weight.9858/
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We've put together a box full of good things from the OpenBuilds Part Store. The contents are a mystery but one thing is certain --- you are going to want to see this box on your doorstep.

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The ooznest OX CNC Machine Kit is based on the OX CNC Machine designed by Mark Carew, and it incorporates many upgrades from this community. The plate designs in our kit are based on the originals. However we have added our own touches to increase the performance and design of the machine. To complement Mark's build videos, we have made a complete written instruction manual, with IKEA'eske assembly diagrams.

This C-beam Machine is an in affordable CNC plate maker and 3D carving machine!

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Read more about this build...]]>1491Adjustable height CNC table?Wed, 16 Aug 2017 23:04:07 +0000http://www.openbuilds.com/threads/adjustable-height-cnc-table.9896/
http://www.openbuilds.com/threads/adjustable-height-cnc-table.9896/invalid@example.com (WhiplashTM)WhiplashTM
I'm thinking along the lines of 6-8 points on my table with large bolts running into the frame. Screw one direction, table raises, screw another direction, it drops. I imagine I'd end up linking them with sprockets and adding power (maybe...

Adjustable height CNC table?]]>3Tear down of Cubify cube 3 3D Printer + convert to RepRapWed, 16 Aug 2017 22:02:35 +0000http://www.openbuilds.com/threads/tear-down-of-cubify-cube-3-3d-printer-convert-to-reprap.5689/
http://www.openbuilds.com/threads/tear-down-of-cubify-cube-3-3d-printer-convert-to-reprap.5689/invalid@example.com (Oderbang)Oderbang
Would people be interested in my progress/ findings ? if so would you all want me to post on this thread ?]]>722Help with VFDWed, 16 Aug 2017 20:01:39 +0000http://www.openbuilds.com/threads/help-with-vfd.9854/
http://www.openbuilds.com/threads/help-with-vfd.9854/invalid@example.com (adambrum)adambrum
Im happy enough with the main wiring shielding ect but not so sure on the control side of things.

I will be controlling the vfd from and arduino running GRBL, This is where im getting a little stuck.

Im going to use 0-10v to control speed with a simple op amp circuit but not sure how the forward reverse and spindle enable are used.

I can see from the manual that its expecting 24v control signal for...

Overall my plan is to use the PlanetCNC breakout board and software to run the machine from a dedicated laptop/tablet.

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Read more about this build...]]>6Custom Built High Precision 3D Printer ALPHA 100Wed, 16 Aug 2017 15:22:04 +0000http://www.openbuilds.com/threads/custom-built-high-precision-3d-printer-alpha-100.9895/
http://www.openbuilds.com/threads/custom-built-high-precision-3d-printer-alpha-100.9895/invalid@example.com (kashmir)kashmir
Started manufacturing High Precision 3D Printers, ALPHA 100 please see features below
if you are interested you can contact me for more info.

OpenBuilds OX CNC Machine.
A strong easy to build shop CNC router that can be sized to suit your needs. Many new features have been incorporated into the OX to make it a great router is sure to inspire!